Design Dilemma?

**NEW** Design Dilemma Features! You’ve got dire design dilemmas, color conundrums, furniture placement problems,  functionality frustrations and overall nagging design challenges... and I’ve got answers!  I hear you friend, I want to help! Sometimes those small (and not so small) problems can stop you from moving forward and making changes that can literally make a …

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2021 Kitchen Trends

Construction is moving forward this year at a rapid rate and kitchens are becoming a focus as we examine how our homes are functioning.  They are no longer just a place to prepare meals; they’ve become our command center, schoolwork stations, and where we hold zoom happy hour.  They are an extension of our offices, …

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Home Renovation

It’s 2021 and what better way to bring in the new year than with a home renovation!  So many of us put a hold on home projects during this past year of uncertainty and distancing and are ready to make some change this year.  Home renovations can be really exciting with the anticipation of a …

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2020 Holiday-Winter Decor

The classic black and white color palette is beautifully timeless and if you’re looking for holiday décor that reminds you of winter and all things cozy you’re going to want to add some of these amazing pieces in your home this season!  Whether it is Scandinavian, classic, or modern farmhouse I think we can all …

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Curated Art Displays

  I promised more artwork and this time want to show a beautiful way to display them. While a gallery wall can still be a great way to display art, for some of us it can be overwhelming to undertake. One of my favorite alternatives for displaying art, is layering selected prints on a shelf. …

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Frank Lloyd Wright House & Studio

  Taking advantage once again of the amazing architectural story surrounding this city of ours, we took a little cruise over to Oak Park to experience some truly iconic architecture. On the way, when explaining who Frank Lloyd Wright is to my 4 year old she immediately referenced our favorite book “Iggy Peck, Architect” by …

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Styling Like A Superstar! – coffee tables

Styling is like the icing on the cake, the cover on a book or the frame on a beautiful piece of art. It dresses the space and a room can completely transform with just the right accessories! You’ve selected your furniture and placed it so carefully but what’s missing, why is everything so flat? Accessories! …

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It’s finally here!

I'm not just talking about my long awaited blog debut but the equally anticipated Autumn!  I don’t know about you but it feels like I’ve been waiting a lifetime to put on a sweater and boots and grab something pumpkin flavored (especially since up until about a week ago I was still wearing flip flops!). …

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